I love a big bowl of fresh cut fruit in the summer – and my boys love the sweet creamy dip I make for them to dunk their fruit into! This is a great side to bring to a summer barbecue or get-together…everyone raves over it! Continue reading
Dill grows wild in my herb garden and I have a lot of it. One of the things I love about dill are the yellow flowering dill tops. These flowers are not only beautiful, but they are also edible. They have a very concentrated dill flavor and look stunning on any plate. If you have dill in your garden I encourage you to use the flowers. Just for fun and to impress my lunching friends I cut the shrimp in half lengthwise so when I cooked them they would curl up. It also creates a better bite for a salad or appetizer. Continue reading
The boys were in the mood for a burger…so I surprised them with these little Tex Mex sliders that combine spices and veggies, refried beans and Avocado Crema…yum yum yum!!! Continue reading
This is a great salad to make on any day. We love Brussels Sprouts in our house so this is always a crowd pleaser. It’s fresh and sweet, crunchy, creamy and salty, it hits all the right notes! Continue reading
I love to have friends over for lunches and this is the perfect summer soup dessert. It’s like having a strawberry shortcake with just a little cake and a lot of strawberries…scrumptious! Continue reading
It’s TACO TUESDAY! Been a while since I’ve shared a taco meal but this one deserves to be in the spotlight! One of my sons loved it so much he said it was time for me to open a taco stand…Ay yi yi! Continue reading
Linda and I both love a good risotto and have blogged many. Today I took my leftover wild mushroom risotto and added zucchini and roasted red peppers then turned them into cakes for lunch. Served with a simple garlic & lemon aioli – they were delicious! Continue reading
Here’s a very simple and deliciously light summer salad…filled with fresh greens, strawberries & blueberries and topped with crunchy toffee pecans and mild goat cheese. I make this quite often – it’s so good! Continue reading
I was in the mood for grilled cheese and I had a bowl full of pears, so I just decided…Why Not?! Wow… what a tasty lunch. My hubby and I really enjoyed this savory sandwich with a little bit of sweet. The grainy bread gave it the perfect bite of nutty too. Continue reading
